John Legend talks about how it's an artist's duty to reflect the times they live in. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

John Legend on the artist's call to action (in Standard Definition)

The Kennedy Center is launching "What's Going On...Now," a national youth campaign to inspire young people to share their art and expression by telling us "How have things changed?" since Marvin Gaye's album "What's Going On" was released. 

At www.whatsgoingonnow.org, young people can use art as their voice, upload and share their creative expressions. On May 3-4, John Legend, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings and the National Symphony Orchestra will reinterpret and perform an updated version of the album at the Kennedy Center, commemorating the 1972 performance that Marvin Gaye held in the inaugural season of the Kennedy Center.

What's Going On...NOW, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access program, is generously funded by David and Alice Rubenstein.

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Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots dig deeper into Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They talk about synesthesia, raw harmonies, and avoiding the "perfect" Motown fade. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

HD: More in the Studio with "What's Going On" (in High Definition)

More in the Studio with "What's Going On" (in Standard Definition)

Sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” They explore how the instruments were combined to form the song’s unique sound, and even discover a few surprises in the mix. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

HD: In the Studio with "What's Going On" (in High Definition)

In the Studio with "What's Going On" (in Standard Definition)

John Legend and students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts perform "What's Going On."  More at whatsgoingonnow.org

HD: John Legend performs "What's Going On" (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now

John Legend on the artist's call to action (in Standard Definition)

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